On May 21st, 1809, the Austrians attacked the Grande Armée at the towns of Aspern and Essling. The ensuing two... more

In April, 1809, the Austrians finally launched their long-awaited invasion of the Napoleonic Empire. The French were taken by surprise,... more

French and British forces continue fighting in Spain. In Paris, Napoleon's frustrations with Talleyrand finally boil over as he prepares... more

After taking Madrid, Napoleon chased a British army into northwestern Spain. Meanwhile, behind the lines, Spanish guerrillas waged a brutal... more

The Spanish Patriots prepared to hold off Bonaparte in a rocky mountain pass, but they didn't count on the heroism... more

I sat down with two fellow French history podcasters for a Paris Games-themed discussion of some of our favorite characters... more

In early November 1808, French troops crossed the Ebro River in their second invasion of Spain, led by the Emperor... more

The summer of 1808 saw desperate fighting across Iberia as Spanish and Portuguese patriots rose up against Napoleon. France's most... more

The Spanish uprising was a disaster for France. Napoleon tried to shore up his diplomatic situation but found himself undermined... more

In the spring of 1808, Napoleon said he considered Spain conquered. That summer, Spanish forces dealt France its first major... more